Who needs same-day formation?
Anyone with a payment-gateway, store or contract deadline that requires a certificate dated today; a banking application that will not hold a place without a company number; or days before a long UK public holiday.
Company formation
Same-Day UK Company Formation | Same-Day Incorporation
An urgent Companies House filing path on a business day — for complete files before the cut-off (usually 3:00pm UK time) when you need the company number immediately.
How remote UK company formation works in practice
A UK Private Limited Company (Ltd) is a separate legal entity registered at Companies House. Non-resident founders can form one remotely through structured identity verification support. Eteform handles the filing and checks in 24–48 working hours. Four service packages start from £450; add £30 identity verification and a separate £100 Companies House fee.
After incorporation you receive a CRN and digital documents. Many founders then open Wise Business or Revolut Business, set a London registered office if needed, and prepare for Stripe, Shopify or Amazon using matching company details. Annual duties typically include the Confirmation Statement (CS01), accounts, and Corporation Tax registration with HMRC when trading starts. Dormant companies still have lighter filing duties — they are not a full exemption from Companies House.
UK company formation does not grant UK residency or a visa. Eteform delivers legal, complete execution with a correctly filed, transparent entity and Arabic support from order to certificate, plus a clear file for bank or payment-gateway applications. Compare packages, read the formation guide, or start your order with clear pricing.
See also UK company formation, 2026 cost breakdown, and the full guide.
How the urgent path works in practice
- Complete the formation package and ACSP identity verification
- Confirm the name, shares and documents before the window opens
- Pay £100 for the urgent-path fee + government fees
- File IN01 within the same-day window
- Receive the certificate and CRN when Companies House issues them
When paying for speed is worth it
- A hard deadline to activate a payment gateway or store tied to a CRN
- A contract or supply that requires a certificate of incorporation dated today
- A digital banking application that will not hold a slot without a live company number
- Days before a long UK holiday so the file is not delayed by a week
Checklist before we open the Same-Day window
- Final name agreed and checked
- Passports and proof of address ready and clear
- Director/shareholder shares settled with no last-minute changes
- Payment complete for the formation package + £100 urgent path + government fees
- You are reachable during UK business hours for any verification query
What we do not promise
Companies House issue timing depends on their system and can delay on busy days or when further information is requested. What we deliver: preparing the file and filing it on the fast path within the agreed window, and telling you immediately of any obstacle before the cut-off passes.
Pricing and how it relates to standard formation
£100 service fee for the urgent path, on top of the chosen formation package and government fees. If the file arrives after the window closes, we move to filing on the next business day on the standard path unless you ask to reschedule Same-Day.
FAQ about this service
Are Saturday and Sunday included?
No. The urgent path is Companies House business days only. UK public holidays take the day out of scope.
Identity verification is delayed — what happens?
The urgent path pauses. We finish verification then file in the next available window; it may become the following same-day slot.
Does it cover renaming an existing company?
No. This service is for forming a new entity. Name or data changes after formation are a different filing path.
Does Same-Day replace a formation package?
No. You need a formation package (digital or higher), then add £100 for the urgent path and government fees.
When should I send the file?
Preferably prepare everything hours before the cut-off (usually 3pm UK) so there is time for review and verification.
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